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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 6Question 73
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Support team performanceperformance supportteam member careengagement issuessupportive leadership

    PMP · Question 73 · Task 3: Support team performance

    A project manager notices that a team member who was previously engaged and collaborative has started missing deadlines and seems disengaged during team meetings. However, when they do deliver work, the quality remains high. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Have a private, supportive conversation to understand what might be affecting their engagement

    B.

    Provide time management training and tools to help with deadline management

    C.

    Reduce the team member's workload to help them manage their current responsibilities

    D.

    Document the performance issues and establish a performance improvement plan

    How to approach this question

    Look for supportive approaches that seek to understand root causes of performance changes, especially for previously successful team members.

    Full Answer

    A.Have a private, supportive conversation to understand what might be affecting their engagement✓ Correct
    A
    Supporting team performance requires understanding the root causes of engagement and performance changes, especially for previously successful team members, before implementing solutions or corrective measures.

    Common mistakes

    Assuming causes without investigation, jumping to skill-based solutions, or implementing corrective measures without understanding the underlying issues.
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